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Eric Weinstein, CEO of Guitars 4 Vets and Bailey King, National Chapter Coordinator
In recognition of National PTSD Awareness Month, Guitars for Vets hosted its second annual 21 Guitar Salute on June 21 at Best Place at the Milwaukee’s Historic Pabst Brewery.
Highlighted by performances by veterans, singer/songwriters and local bands in addition to a silent auction. Legendary classic rock band Badfinger also performed and food was provided by Mission BBQ.
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Brad Smith and Joey Molland
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Badfinger
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Joey Molland
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Badfinger
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Badfinger
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Mark Healy
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Mike Ricciardi
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Joey Molland
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Mike Ricciardi
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Badfinger
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Mark Healy
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Badfinger
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Badfinger on stage
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Joey Molland
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Joey Molland
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Joey Molland greets the guests
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Joey Molland from Badfinger
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Tuning up backstage at the Badfinger concert
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Original singer and guitar player Joey Molland from Badfinger with Scott E. Berendt
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Scott E. Berendt
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Guitars 4 Vets audience at The Best Place at Pabst
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Scott E. Berendt
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The band Kitty Soft Paw
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Rick Hagopian
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Brad Smith
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Billy O’Neil
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Billy O’Neil and Kitty Soft Paw
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The band Kitty Soft Paw, Brad Smith, Rick Hagopian, Billy O’Neil, David Weiss and Larry Hanlon
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Marshall (Muddy) Boyle
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Patrick Nettesheim and Eric Weinstein
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Patrick Nettesheim and Eric Weinstein
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Patrick Nettesheim and Eric Weinstein
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The Kharma Shotgun Band
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The Kharma Shotgun Band. Michael Nettesheim on drums, Patrick Nettesheim, guitar, bass, vocals and Eric Weinstein, lead guitar
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Brian Smith
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John Yadgir from the Mission River Band
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The Mission River Band
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Element 115 band members, Jason, Dave, Damien and Eric
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Damien from the band Element 115
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Jim Haertel, Owner of The Best Place at Pabst
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Marshall (Muddy) Boyle, a Marine PTSD survivor with his service dog Lucy
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Scott Cvecko from Milwaukee
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Erin Ganz, Air Force Veteran and graduate from Guitars 4 Vets music support group
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Aaron Sims, Voice of the Admirals and M.C.
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Vets on Frets band members from Madison,WI
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Donated items at the silent auction
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Donated guitars at the silent auction
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Vets on Frets
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Eric Weinstein, CEO of Guitars 4 Vets and Bailey King, National Chapter Coordinator